I Will Bring A Different Approach.
I will listen. I’m not running to preserve the status quo. I’m running to ask better questions, measure results honestly, and make sure county policy reflects the real experiences of the people who live here.
I’m running to make county government more responsive, more transparent, and more focused on outcomes that improve daily life. Growth should be managed responsibly. Services should reach everyone. And public trust should be earned through action.
Priorities
Housing costs have outpaced wages. Families who work here are being priced out of the communities they help sustain. Young adults can’t stay. Seniors struggle to age in place. Too many households live one emergency away from crisis.
Why I’m fighting for this:
Stable housing is the foundation for everything else. This includes education, mental health and wellness, workforce participation, and family stability. County policy directly influences zoning, development incentives, and the availability of affordable and workforce housing.
Where business as usual has gotten us:
Growth without enough guardrails. Development that increases property values but doesn’t increase affordability. There’s a widening gap between those who can keep up and those who can’t.
Policy Actions I Will Pursue:
Expand workforce and affordable housing requirements by strengthening inclusionary zoning and ensuring new developments contribute units affordable to teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and service workers.
Increase countywide public transportation access. Prioritize housing near transit, jobs, and services to reduce transportation costs and improve access to opportunity.
Support preservation of existing affordable housing, including incentives for landlords to maintain affordability and protect long-term residents from displacement. Support policy for rent stabilization.
Require clearer reporting on housing outcomes, not just units approved, but units delivered and occupied by income level.
What’s Different:
Not just approving development; ensuring it produces housing people can actually afford.
Access to food assistance, childcare, transportation, healthcare, and social services varies widely depending on where you live. Some communities navigate complex systems easily. Others fall through the cracks.
Why I’m fighting for this:
County government should work for everyone; not just those with time, connections, or resources to navigate it. Equity isn’t about special treatment. It’s about making sure public investments actually reach the people they’re intended to serve.
Where business as usual has gotten us:
Meeting times are scheduled at inconvenient hours or with last moments notice. Programs that exist on paper but don’t reach all communities evenly. Funding that isn’t consistently evaluated for outcomes or impact. Too many residents are unaware of or unable to access support.
Policy Actions I Will Pursue:
Commission a countywide equity and access audit of social services to identify gaps in outreach, utilization, and outcomes by geography and population.
Improve coordination between county agencies and municipalities so residents experience services as connected, not fragmented.
Support mobile and community-based service delivery (e.g., food access, health screenings, enrollment assistance) in underserved neighborhoods.
Require outcome-based funding reviews to ensure public dollars are reaching intended residents and producing measurable results.
What’s Different:
Moving from “services exist” to “services reach people.”
Frederick County is changing quickly. Growth affects traffic, schools, water, public safety, and the character of our communities. If we don’t plan responsibly, we risk overburdening infrastructure and losing what makes Frederick livable.
Why I’m fighting for this:
Growth should be intentional, transparent, and tied to infrastructure readiness. I oppose County Council Ordinance 26-01-001, “Comprehensive Zoning for the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay Zone,” that allows for unsubstantiated development of data centers on protected agricultural land. Economic development must balance revenue generation with long-term sustainability and quality of life.
Where business as usual has gotten us:
Reactive planning instead of proactive strategy. Decisions that prioritize short-term gains without fully accounting for long-term costs to residents and taxpayers.
Policy Actions I Will Pursue:
Tie major development approvals into infrastructure readiness, including schools, roads, water, and public safety capacity.
Strengthen long-term planning and data transparency using growth projections to guide land use and capital improvement decisions.
Encourage balanced economic development, supporting a mix of industries that provide stable jobs without overburdening local resources.
Push for clearer public explanations of development decisions including long-term costs and benefits to residents.
What’s Different:
Planning ahead, instead of catching up.
Frederick County’s public schools are strong because of our educators. However, we are asking them to carry too much. I have listened to teachers who are leaving for neighboring counties for competitive salaries. Many are spending hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket, on classroom supplies; and feeling unsupported in overcrowded classrooms. I am fighting for an education system that values its workforce, protects students, and plans responsibly for growth. Stability for our educators creates stability for our entire community.
Why I’m fighting for this: I know what it means when systems work. And when they fail. As someone who has relied on public institutions during times of crisis, I understand how critical strong schools, stable funding, and accountable leadership are to families’ futures.
Policy Actions I Will Pursue:
Strengthen protections for students with disabilities and LGBTQ+ students, and reinforce anti-bullying and safety policies.
Fully fund negotiated agreements for educators and support staff.
Implement multi-year compensation planning to improve retention and competitiveness.
Align development approvals with school capacity, so growth pays for growth.
What’s Different:
Where business as usual budgeting reacts year-to-year, I will focus on long-term planning, infrastructure alignment, and sustainable revenue strategies. My approach is steady, disciplined and people centered; ensuring that our commitment to educators and students are not temporary promises, but durable policy.
Many residents feel disconnected from county government. They are unsure how decisions are made or how to make their voices heard.
Why I’m fighting for this:
I’ve been trusted to uphold fairness and accountability as a Chief Judge for elections. I believe that same respect for process and public trust must guide county governance.
Where business as usual has gotten us:
Too many decisions that feel pre-determined. Limited public engagement. A growing sense that everyday residents are an afterthought rather than partners in decision-making.
Policy Actions I Will Pursue:
Expand meaningful public engagement; including accessible meeting formats, conducting monthly municipal listening sessions, clearer communication, and earlier opportunities for community input.
Support plain-language summaries of major council decisions so residents understand what was decided and why.
Advocate for consistent performance metrics, allowing residents to track whether county programs and investments are working.
Uphold strong ethical standards and fair process, drawing on my experience administering elections and protecting public trust.
What’s Different:
Government which clearly listens and invites participation, not just observation.